A hospital worker has been handed a life sentence after a court found him guilty of plotting the brutal murder of his wife. The shocking case unfolded as prosecutors revealed the defendant's chillingly calculated scheme.
The Sinister Plan
The 45-year-old NHS employee spent months meticulously planning his wife's killing, creating fake alibis and even researching murder methods online. Detectives described his preparations as "methodical and cold-blooded."
Digital Trail of Evidence
Investigators uncovered damning evidence including:
- Searches for "undetectable poisons"
- Notes about staging a burglary
- Messages to associates discussing alibis
Justice Served
Judge Sarah Johnston sentenced the defendant to life with a minimum term of 22 years, stating: "This was a calculated, premeditated plan to kill someone you claimed to love."
The victim's family expressed relief at the verdict but spoke of their ongoing trauma, describing the deceased as "a loving mother and devoted nurse."
